Tommy Hunter | Relief Pitcher

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Cubs acquired RHP Tommy Hunter from the Orioles in exchange for OF Junior Lake.

Hunter, who is a free agent after the season, holds a 3.63 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 44 2/3 relief innings this season. He'll help out the Cubs in a middle relief role. Lake is in the minors now but could get a look as an occasional corner outfielder. Jul 31 - 4:07 PM

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have discussed Tommy Hunter with the Orioles.

The O's are expected to add payroll from an offensive standpoint, so they're looking to shed some elsewhere. Hunter is making $4.65 million this season before hitting free agency this winter. Jul 31 - 8:49 AM

Orioles and RHP Tommy Hunter avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.65 million contract.

MLBTradeRumors.com projected Hunter to earn $4.4 million in his final year of arbitration, so it appears the reliever got a nice deal here. Hunter struggled in the closer role earlier on last season and spent time on the DL, but he finished strong with a 1.83 ERA from June on. He'll operate in a setup role ahead of Zach Britton in 2015. Jan 12 - 6:22 PM

Tommy Hunter pitched perfect seventh and eighth innings against the Rays on Wednesday for his first hold of the year.

Hunter was coming off back-to-back poor appearances, but manager Buck Showalter showed some faith in him by going to him in a 1-0 game. With Zach Britton still pitching well in the closer's role, Hunter has no value in typical mixed leagues at the moment. He might start racking up some holds if he throws well, though. Wed, Jun 18, 2014 05:11:00 PM

Depth Charts

Miguel Montero (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday.

He's missed the last few weeks with a sprained left thumb. David Ross and Kyle Schwarber have shared time behind the plate during his absence. Montero is only hitting .230 this year with 10 homers and 32 RBI.

Tsuyoshi Wada (shoulder) gave up four runs over four innings Monday in a minor league rehab start with Double-A Tennessee.

Wada, out since June 22 with inflammation in his left deltoid muscle, allowed eight hits (including two home runs) while striking out five. It's unclear what the next step will be. Clayton Richard is currently serving as the Cubs' fifth starter.

Turner was on a rehab assignment from a mild flexor strain in the elbow but a flare-up caused him to halt his progress. The Cubs have no timetable for his return to the mound and, obviously, for his eventual return to Wrigley.

Zac Rosscup (shoulder) is shifting his minor league rehab assignment to Double-A Tennessee.

Rosscup made two dominant appearances in the rookie-level Arizona League and has now moved one step closer to returning to the Cubs' bullpen. If he's truly back to full health, the 27-year-old can be a weapon in left-handed relief for Chicago down the stretch.